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Minnesota Orchestra is one of the oldest orchestras of the United States. It was founded in 1903 under the name of Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra by Emil Oberhoffer. The orchestra presented its very first performance on 5th of November the same year. The title was changed to its current in 1968. In its second century, it is today not only one of America’s oldest orchestras but also among the top ones. Based on its distinguished history as well as top notch symphonic ensemble, Minnesota Orchestra no doubt is among the best orchestras in town. It has also been called the “greatest orchestra of the world” by Alex Ross in The New Yorkers. To catch yet another magical season, you can now book Minnesota Orchestra tickets online.

Minnesota Orchestra’s music director since 2003-04 has been Osmo Vanska. He is a Finnish conductor, compose and clarinetist. He initially started off his journey in the world of music as orchestra clarinetist in Turku Philharmonic in 1971. From 1977 to 1982 he was the principal clarinetist of Helsinki Philharmonic. On the end of his tenure of Heksinki, he entered the Young Composer’s Competition, which he won. After conducting at several other orchestras, he finally became the music director at Minnesota Orchestra in 2003 and received critical acclaim. He is known for his enhanced orchestral talents in the world of American orchestra.

Minnesota Orchestra has earned fame for its broadcasts and recordings since the 1920s. It was among the first orchestral ensembles to have been heard through media. It’s most notable venture was the radio broadcast that started in 1923. This first broadcast was conducted by Bruno Walter. The famous recordings of 1950s and 1960s that were composed under Antal Dorati the music director have also recently been reissued over CD. Under Vanska’s directorship, the orchestra has also released several other recording projects.

Minnesota Orchestra is currently working on five of Beethoven’s piano concertos with the pianist from Russia, Yevgeny Sudbi. Apart from its recordings and staging productions, the company is also responsible for connecting around 85,000 music lovers from across the country in its educational programs, one of the most famous being Young People’s Concerts. The concerts have been arranged regularly since the 2011-12 season. They have recently also launched the multiyear Common Chords Project which aims at creating a bridge between Minnesota Orchestra and other Minnesota cities. The project was started in October of 2011.

Minnesota Orchestra has another venture in which it offers several series of pop concerts that are led by Sarah Hicks the conductor. She brings to stage some of the finest contemporary pop performers every year. These performers belong to a number of different genres ranging from jazz, Latin, Broadway, Big Band and other music from all across the country as well as the world. In 2008, the company staged a series of jazz concerts at Orchestra Hall as well. The concerts included the finest jazz performers from all across the country. The series was led by Irvin Mayfield, the artistic director.

Minnesota Orchestra, apart from its national tours has also launched international ones, which have gained immense popularity, especially since August of 2010. The orchestra has performed at a number of famous European festivals during its tours. It recently performed at Edinburgh International Festival, BBC Proms in London and Amsterdam Concertgebouw. All of these performances have been grand hits. Ever since it has come under the leadership of Vanska, the orchestra has received a number of positive reviews and has gained even further fame. It has received a number of excellent comments, for instance in The Sunday Telegraph it was mentioned that the Minnesotans were indeed among the most “cultivated” bands of the world. Do not miss the upcoming performances in your town. Get Minnesota Orchestra tickets today.